BismiLlah,
On Overwhelming Realities
These days, even with many thoughts and insights, waliLlahilhamd, I haven't been able to put pen to paper or sustain coherent thoughts over long periods of time.
It becomes a barrage that's stopped only by not thinking. To win is to not play – at least, initially.
وَمَا لَنَآ أَلَّا نَتَوَكَّلَ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ وَقَدْ هَدَىٰنَا سُبُلَنَاۚ وَلَنَصْبِرَنَّ عَلَىٰ مَآ ءَاذَيْتُمُونَاۚ وَعَلَى ٱللَّهِ فَلْيَتَوَكَّلِ ٱلْمُتَوَكِّلُونَ
And why should we not rely upon Allāh while He has guided us to our [good] ways. And we will surely be patient against whatever harm you should cause us. And upon Allāh let those who would rely [indeed] rely.
Surah Ibrahim 14:12
So, Tawakkul would be long thoughts, deep sighs, whispered duas, and moving forward – light or heavy.
– Umar Hfe
February 12th, 2024
Babban-Saura, Kaduna.